BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG

(June 8, 2012, Hong Kong) – Leading KPOP artist BIGBANG is set to deliver a world-class concert with exclusive and unprecedented KPOP experience to audience in Hong Kong by presenting their 1st ever concert in Hong Kong with “BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG” at AsiaWorld-Arena on December 8, 2012 (Saturday).

BIGBANG, known for their unique music style and flamboyant fashion style, is currently one of the most prominent Korean artists both locally and internationally. They have gained utmost popularity and recognition amongst music lovers and fashionistas all over the world. Their 1st ever world tour “BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012”, which has set to perform all over the world, is with no doubt the most anticipated concert in 2012. The tour has kicked-off with 3 impressive concerts in Seoul, in which over 30,000 tickets were instantly sold out after its opening. They have continued their momentum in Japan with an amazing total of 15 shows. The box office has gained an explosive response by receiving over 1 million applications for the 210,000 limited tickets.

The first ever BIGBANG concert in Hong Kong is expected to be the most spectacular year-end party which all music lovers and fans are thrilled to join.

BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 is a history marking collaboration between BIGBANG and the world’s leading live entertainment company Live Nation. Live Nation has organized global tours for international renowned artists such as Madonna, Lady Gaga and U2. BIGBANG is the first Asian artist that Live Nation will have produced and promoted for its world tour. Live Nation has deployed its best resources to deliver a world-class concert for BIGBANG and to bring exclusive and unprecedented KPOP concert experience to audience in Hong Kong.

Laurieann Gibson, an internationally-renowned director, has joined the world tour as the Creative Director. Laurieann is known as a top director, choreographer and actress who has directed Lady Gaga’s “The Monster Ball Tour” and choreographed and directed her music videos. She has also worked with other stellar artists such as Janet Jackson, Beyoncé and Katy Perry. In a press conference earlier, she praised BIGBANG with her clean, yet strong, comment, “I’m touched at how hard they (BIGBANG) work despite their young age. They are talented and special.”

A top-notch production team, which has collaborated with Madonna, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, Linkin Park and many other big names, will also be supporting BIGBANG to conduct a fascinating and enthralling performance with their unrivaled experiences and talents.

Representatives from the concert organizers, including ELF ASIA, Live Nation Hong Kong, Glamour Entertainment, Gig Entertainment and SOOSOO Productions, commented, “We are glad to have the opportunity to bring BIGBANG to Hong Kong for the first time. We believe the overwhelming stage performance of BIGBANG will captivate every audience in Hong Kong and the concert will definitely be one of the best concerts ever in Hong Kong. Great thanks must also be given to YG Entertainment, BIGBANG’s management company, as well as Live Nation, the concert global coordinator, for their enormous support.”

BIGBANG has been a frequent awards-grabber, both locally and internationally. Their comeback album “Alive” has topped all Korean music charts, underpinning again the boy band’s immense worldwide popularity by grabbing No.1 in Japan iTunes, No.2 in Japan’s Oricon Charts, No.5 in US iTunes as well as No.3 on Canadian iTunes, became the first KPOP artist to enter Billboard Top 200 albums with a Korean album. The recent launched special edition album “Still Alive” has also swept all Korean music charts. The MV of its title track “Monster” gained over 3 million views on the first day of its release, setting record for the most views received by a KPOP artist within the shortest period of time. In 2011, BIGBANG continued to prove their boundless popularity and emerged as the “Best Worldwide Act” winner at MTV Europe Music Awards 2011, making them the only winner of the prestigious award outside North America. They were also awarded the “Best Asia and Pacific Act”, defeating Jay Chou, Exile and Jane Zhang. Recently, they claimed the victory at MTV Italy TRL Awards in 2012, becoming the first Asian artist to be awarded the “Best Fan Award”, facing the tough competition with Alessandra Amoroso, Avril Lavigne, Emma and One Direction.

Their worldwide success has attracted a wide range of global followers, which included super-producer Diplo, electronic music producer and DJ Boys Noize, American rapper Ludacris, Lady Gaga’s photographer Terry Richardson and British pop star Pixie Lott etc., whom have invited BIGBANG to collaborate in different projects ranging from albums to crossover products.

The multi-talented Korean quintet is prepared to take over Hong Kong, and also the whole world, with “BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012”. Representative from YG Entertainment, the artist management company, said, “We are prepared to present the best concert for BIGBANG fans in Hong Kong, whom have been waiting to see the band perform live for long time!” President of Live Nation International and Emerging Markets, Alan Ridgeway said, “BIGBANG is a true iconic Korean boy band. We are proud to have the opportunity to take them worldwide. We look forward to spreading the KPOP phenomenon around the world.”

ELF ASIA is the lead promoter of “BIGBANG ALIVE TOUR 2012 in HONG KONG”. Other promoters include Live Nation Hong Kong, Glamour Entertainment and Gig Entertainment. SOOSOO Productions is the co-organizer.

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